First Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Goes on Sale from ZAP
06 Janvier 2005 - 4:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
First Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Goes on Sale from ZAP Now on Display
at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The hydrogen economy is one step closer
with the announcement by ZAP (OTC:ZAPZ) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) and
Anuvu Incorporated of the availability this year of the first
hydrogen fuel cell consumer vehicle, on display now at one of the
world's largest technology tradeshows, CES, in Las Vegas. ZAP
unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell powered pickup as well as a new
lithium battery technology at the Consumer Electronics Show. ZAP is
forming a new division of the Company to focus on advanced energy
technologies alongside its efforts to market advanced
transportation. ZAP's fuel cell technology partner, Anuvu
Incorporated, converted the Nissan Frontier 4-door pick-up truck on
display at CES. An innovative hybrid fuel cell system powers the
vehicle on hydrogen and electricity. With seating for four, a
44-cubic feet cargo bed, power windows, power door locks, and air
conditioning, the truck also works like a generator providing a
standard 120-volt AC source for powering external machinery and
appliances, from power tools to a whole campsite. "We believe this
to be the first time a fuel cell vehicle has been offered for sale
to the public," said Craig Newhouse, Ph.D., Anuvu's National Sales
Director. "Fuel cell technology has advanced to the point where it
is no longer a secret: the technology to drive a zero-emission
hydrogen automobile is already here, years ahead of government
expectations." ZAP calls Anuvu's fuel cell systems "fuel cell
hybrids" because they run on both hydrogen and electricity, like
the gasoline-hybrids currently on the market. Unlike the gasoline
hybrids, the by-product of Anuvu's technology is water vapor and
nitrogen, classifying it as a "zero emission vehicle." Last month
ZAP signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Anuvu of
Sacramento, California for its patented Power-X(TM) hydrogen fuel
cell engine systems. According to Anuvu, ZAP's purchase order for
the Power-X(TM) PEM fuel cell engine is the largest in fuel cell
history. The two Northern California companies are working to be
the first to begin delivering production fuel cell vehicles this
year. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider claims it is another opportunity to
take the lead in introducing automotive innovations into the
marketplace for ZAP, which helped pioneer the market for electric
cars, scooters and bicycles. Anuvu CEO Tom Scrima stated: "Thanks
to ZAP's diverse line of electric vehicles, Anuvu's dream of
affordable fuel cell hybrids can be achieved in 2005. ZAP electric
vehicles can be modified to run on fuel cells, helping to
increasing their range and performance. Fuel cells will change the
world as we know it. People can now drive electric vehicles without
having to plug in to recharge all the time and some talk about
running their entire household by plugging into their car." Anuvu
Co-Founder Lyn Cowgill added: "We've looked for a relationship with
a Company like ZAP for a long time, someone who shares the vision
of realistic alternative energy for everyone, and feels a social
responsibility to give consumers a choice." About Anuvu Anuvu,
Incorporated is a pioneering developer and supplier of fuel cell
products. The proprietary design of Anuvu's fuel cells allows for
near-term development and enhanced design potential for vehicles
efficiently powered by hydrogen. Anuvu's Power-X(TM) fuel cell line
offers industries such as automotive, marine/boating and
educational research low-cost, off-the-shelf fuel cell engine
products as well as specially designed systems. Power-X(TM) is a
trademark of Anuvu, Inc. More information can be found at:
http://www.anuvu.com/. About ZAP ZAP has been a leader in clean
transportation technologies since 1994, delivering more than 85,000
vehicles to customers in more than 60 countries. A public company,
ZAP is traded on the Over-the-Counter stock exchange under the
symbol ZAPZ. The company offers a variety of advanced technology
vehicles, including electric cars, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes,
underwater scooters and more. For more information, visit
http://www.zapworld.com/ or call +1-707-525-8658. Forward-looking
statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation,
continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of
competition for the Company, new products and technological
changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers,
intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to
time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: ZAP CONTACT: media, Alex
Campbell, +1-707-525-8658, ext. 241, or , or investors, Steven Kim,
+1-707-525-8658, ext. 298, or , both of ZAP; or Craig Newhouse,
PhD, of Anuvu, +1-916-921-7040, ext. 204, or Web site:
http://www.anuvu.com/ Web site: http://www.zapworld.com/
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